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BEING COST EFFECTIVE IN 2009

Continued concerns over the global financial crisis remain to the forefront of most business considerations. In a climate where businesses must be particularly strategic in terms of their spend, the office environment is one area which could be overlooked easily in terms of new investment. Ironically the management of your office environment effectively is perhaps even more critical in the current climate.

In this context the following points should be considered:

CONFIDENCE

Confidence becomes an issue when companies are downsizing and scaling operations to weather the current climate. Confidence is an issue for employees and for both existing and new customers. Conveying this confidence in terms of the work environment is no less essential today.

SPACE OPTIMISATION: What is the quality of that existing space?

Making effective and efficient use of physical resources when budgets are tight is prudent planning at any time. In todays climate it should be considered essential. A downsized department should perhaps have a pro rata scaling back of its physical environment.

COSTS

With operating and associated environment costs on the increase, space savings and related energy savings are an additional way to improve the bottom line.

CONFIDENCE REVISITED

Conversely the goal of space and energy savings is the very thing that can upset the delicate balance of confidence as outlined earlier. Therefore any movement in this direction must result in an effective and efficient working environment, an enhanced environment that is aesthetically pleasing to staff and clients alike and that has had the benefit of good functional planning and modern interior design.

COST EFFECTIVE

While in many cases there is an investment cost in implementation we can assist you in planning the most effective way of achieving sustainable long term savings.

At StudioLine we are positioned to service these needs in a cost effective way that will assist you in maximising your ongoing Office Environment Facility and its needs.

FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Facility Management ensures the functionality of environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.

We can assist you in supporting that ongoing functionality by providing evaluation and reports on everyday issues arising that come under our area of professional expertise.

SPACE AUDITING

The process by which we assess the better use of available space, matched to needs. To ensure that there is a more intensive and extensive use of existing accommodation and a reduction in the need to procure or acquire additional space whilst maintaining flexibility in response to the users needs.

In todays climate the appropriate use of space is crucial – are you maximising or wasting your existing space? Did you ever engage anybody to assess and report on same?

SPACE OPTIMISATION: What is the quality of that existing space?

Considered decisions about the use of space within an organisation is critical to the effective operations of the organisation. The quality of that space both from an aesthetic and functional perspective will affect staff and production.

EFFICACY: Efficacy – The power or capacity to provide a determined effect.

Is the workplace effective?

Does an office worker have all the correct facilities to be effective?

Are the ergonomics correct?

Does the layout and location of staff facilitate correct internal communications?

ERGONOMICS

Are storage and filing facilities efficient or wasteful?

Is efficacy enhanced going forward by correct strategic design planning?

The study of human capabilities in relation to work demands – a huge part of the efficacy of a worker and an even bigger part of worker well being.

Is the workstation ergonomic?

Is the chair correct?

Is the lighting correct?

STANDARDS & REGULATIONS:

Do the tasks always allow correct posture?

Is there a risk of repetitive injury strain arising?

Is there any current ergonomic related data?

What are the issues and how does my company comply with all the regulations pertaining?

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Interior Design

Office Planning

Lighting Schemes

Space Auditing

Space Optimisation

Health & Safety

Regulations & Standards

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“In an increasingly competitive business environment, the importance of communicating values to your customers, through an effective, efficient and quality environment cannot be underestimated.”